Wonderful Central India Holidays
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Central India Tours
from £1998
Hidden Treasures of Central India
15 Days - Temples and Architecture of Bundelkand - Great Forts - Rural villages
from £2599
In search of the Royal Bengal Tiger
15 Days - Indias finest wildlife reserves - Land of Elusive Royal Bengal Tiger - Rich Birdlife
Central India Description
From rugged mountainous terrain and lush national parks, to opulent mosques and tombs, Central India is a region of diversity just waiting to be explored.
We have a number of tours that include the areas below, to name just a few.
Kanha National Park
The bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and deep ravines here inspired Kipling to write The Jungle Book: if you're lucky, you might see Sher Khan for yourself. Add to that swamp deer, jackals, pythons and more than 200 species of birds and it's easy to see why this is India's premier national park.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is a jungle-covered sanctuary for wildlife with ancient secrets hidden among its rocky outcrops. A 2,000-year-old fort with Sanskrit covered cave shrines stands in testament to long-gone dynasties. Now the inhabitants include the barking deer, Indian bison, the Bengal tiger and the elusive white tiger of Rewa.
The bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and deep ravines here inspired Kipling to write The Jungle Book: if you're lucky, you might see Sher Khan for yourself. Add to that swamp deer, jackals, pythons and more than 200 species of birds and it's easy to see why this is India's premier national park.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is a jungle-covered sanctuary for wildlife with ancient secrets hidden among its rocky outcrops. A 2,000-year-old fort with Sanskrit covered cave shrines stands in testament to long-gone dynasties. Now the inhabitants include the barking deer, Indian bison, the Bengal tiger and the elusive white tiger of Rewa.
Khajuraho
Built in the 9th century by the Chandelas, the Khajuraho temples lay forgotten and hidden for nearly a thousand years before being rediscovered by a Victorian engineer. Since then the 22 intricately carved temples have become one of Central India's most visited sites, not least because of their reputation for erotica. However, there is far more to see: the temples are grouped in beautiful gardens and include Hindu, Jain and Buddhist shrines.
Built in the 9th century by the Chandelas, the Khajuraho temples lay forgotten and hidden for nearly a thousand years before being rediscovered by a Victorian engineer. Since then the 22 intricately carved temples have become one of Central India's most visited sites, not least because of their reputation for erotica. However, there is far more to see: the temples are grouped in beautiful gardens and include Hindu, Jain and Buddhist shrines.
Bhopal
This is the City of Lakes, combining historic architecture with broad avenues and refreshing parks and gardens. The Taj-ul-Masjid mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful in Asia, built of pink stone with white domes by Shah Jahan Begum. The surrounding area
This is the City of Lakes, combining historic architecture with broad avenues and refreshing parks and gardens. The Taj-ul-Masjid mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful in Asia, built of pink stone with white domes by Shah Jahan Begum. The surrounding area
Maheshwar
With a long tradition as a ruling city, Maheshwar was first mentioned in the Mahabharata and was the seat of Queen Rani Ahilyabai in the 18th century. It is now a site of Hindu pilgrimage, temples and ghats. Nearby the deserted town of Mandu rises high above the plains, both beautiful and atmospheric.
With a long tradition as a ruling city, Maheshwar was first mentioned in the Mahabharata and was the seat of Queen Rani Ahilyabai in the 18th century. It is now a site of Hindu pilgrimage, temples and ghats. Nearby the deserted town of Mandu rises high above the plains, both beautiful and atmospheric.
Gwailor
With some parts dating back over 1,000 years, the imposing Gwalior Fort comprises temples, palaces and museums that loom over the town on a towering rocky outcrop. Exquisite Jain sculptures, the mother-in-law's temple, a memorial to the 6th Sikh Guru who was imprisoned here and Raja Man Singh's Painted Palace make it a must-see.
With some parts dating back over 1,000 years, the imposing Gwalior Fort comprises temples, palaces and museums that loom over the town on a towering rocky outcrop. Exquisite Jain sculptures, the mother-in-law's temple, a memorial to the 6th Sikh Guru who was imprisoned here and Raja Man Singh's Painted Palace make it a must-see.
To plan your holiday to Central India, call our India specialists today for more information.
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